This take on Kong takes place in 1973, on an uncharted island where “myths run wild.” After learning about a rumored super-species existing on the island, the secret organization Monarch sets out to discover the mysteries of the island. As the latest synopsis reveals, the story ultimately serves to tell the tale of how Kong became King. The film is part of Legendary Pictures’ planned Kong-Godzilla cinematic universe, dubbed the “MonsterVerse,” with the two monsters set to come head to head in 2020.